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MAR 1 3 1990
PURCH:EOB:PW:klc Santa Monica, califo?Ri~ -20 .,
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Council Meeting: March 13, 1990
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Staff
SUBJECT: Recommendation to Award Bid to Furnish and Deliver
Auto, Truck and Bus Batteries, Bid #2270
Introduction
This report concerns award of bid to furnish and deliver auto,
truck and bus batteries for a one-year period at specified unit
prices, plus applicable sales tax, and a one-year renewal option.
Backs-round
In response to published Notices Inviting Bids (published
February 1 and 2, 1990) to furnish and deliver auto, truck and
bus batteries in accordance with city specifications, bids were
received and publicly opened and read on February 22, 1990.
Proposal forms were mailed to seven vendors and notices were
advertised in aca6rdance with City Charter and Municipal Code
provisions. Five proposals were received as follows:
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Cost of a representative array of batteries
Keystone Batteries $19,803.34
Delta Battery Wholesale (WMBE) $19,929.72
Enterprise Battery Warehouse (WMBE) $19,946.40
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Warren supply Company $28,247.16
Santa Monica Auto Parts $33,583.32
Staff has evaluated the low bid and finds that it meets City
specifications.
BUdget/Financial Impact
Fiscal Year 1989/90 appropriation authority for this purchase is
in the maintenance account of various departments. As the
materials are drawn out of inventory, they will be expensed
against available FY 1989/90 appropriation authority. For the
period July I, 1990 through June 30, 1991, appropriation
authority will be as set forth in the FY 1990/91 budget.
Recommendation
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It is recommended that the award of Bid #2270 be made to Keystone
Batteries at specified unit prices, plus applicable tax and a
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one-year renewal option, as the lowest and best bidder.
Prepared By: E. O. Barnes, Purchasing Agent
Pam Wortham, Assistant Purchasing Agent
02/23/90
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